For those who breed.

[wendymac]

I think it is. You might also want to contact Martin's Cages. I've seen those in person, and they are A+ quality. VERY, very nice cages. I saw them at a bunch of the shows I've been to. Pointer Hill also has very nice stacking cages. Again, you'd have to contact them because I don't see them on their website.

I paid Tractor Supply around $110, per cage. The wire is flimsy, and I'll be lucky if they last a year. And that was with no wheels, either, so they're a pain to move.

 

[LindseyG]

I have one of the wire cages from tractor supply and was also very dissapointed.

 

[woahlookitsme]

I got to catch some pictures of my girls and their cages. Our tan mommas stay in 30x24 I believe and our polish mommas stay in 24x24. (My mom can correct me if thats wrong. I always get them mixed up)

The two bottom cages on our PVC frame are for moms with litters. Here's a picture of my girl Dana and her two choco babies. On these you can see the baby saver wire on the bottom part of the cage.

And Here are the stacking cages

My mom got the stackers from KW Cages.

Acacia-Berry wrote:

I know it's not my place because I'm not a breeder but with wire bottoms, do you find injury to the feet often? How about deformed paws as they grow to adjust the pressure? I don't like wire bottoms but I know it's "economical" for people with many rabbits :/

The only injuries I have had was sore hocks but ever since we put the ceramic tiles in there as a rest we haven't had any problems. The tiles also help cool them down in the summer and in the winter we flip them over and its not as cold to lay on.

As far as deformities. No never. I know the lady who started me in Californians doesn't have resting mats for her rabbits (She has 500 + rabbits) and any californians who have really bad feet problems she ends up removing them from her herd. I almost see it as if they do have feet problems you wouldn't want that running down your genetics and it's kind of like horses and shoes. Mustangs don't get pretty horseshoes to protect their feet and any horse that has feet problems is naturally selected against. That's just my take on it and yes it can be economical but also less labor intensive than having to clean pans or pet cages for every rabbit you own.

 

[woahlookitsme]

Oh and heres the KW Cages website. It seems to be cheaper?
http://clover.forest.net/kwcages/index.html

 

[wendymac]

Sarah, they may seem a bit cheaper. But you have to buy the wheels and poly tray separate, making it more expensive. And the poly tray isn't even available for most sizes. :-(

 

[woahlookitsme]

True. Oh we dont use the wheels but i see. Yea the plastic trays are better than the metal I think.

 

[ZRabbits]

Sarah, I really like your set up.

And I do like those KW cages. The wheels aren't really necessary, but I truly like the way they are stacked. I've never seen them before. Just the ones Wendy has. Maybe not really right for bigger rabbits, but definitely something for smaller ones.

Thanks for sharing!

K

 

[woahlookitsme]

thank you karen. Yea we just set the legs on the concrete blocks you can kinda see in the dirt. And I like how high off the floor the stackers are. They are definitely cool for smaller breeds.

 

[LindseyG]

Thanks everyone for the advice and help. I decided to go with 30x36 size cages for my angoras. Maybe i will do bucks in 30x30 later on. I purchased two cages from tractor supply with the leg kits and plastic pans just because I already had one and they would stack easily. My next set I will get from one of the websites recommended to me. I have 2 cages set up and put together so far. I am putting the 3rd one together tomorrow. Only 1 week till my two new babies come home! I am so excited I feel like a little kid waiting for christmas to come. lol

 

[wendymac]

That's great! I have to buy 2 more from TSC, because I just got word Sonny and Cher are ready to be picked up. I just hope they last longer than a year.

One thing I noticed, with the TSC cages, is that it helps to use some cage clips to help secure everything. It makes the cages a bit more solid.

I can't wait to see pictures of your new buns! I applaud you for being brave and tackling a high maintenance breed. That's too much grooming for me. LOL

 

[LindseyG]

Congrats on your new bunnies. I am getting used to the daily maintenance. You just have to get into the grooming habit and it's easy. I already have a shih tzu so I was used to grooming before I got the bunnies. I have a question and I was wondering if you knew the answer. Tractor supply didn't have enough frame kits, I only was able to get two but I need three, do you know if the other brands fit in the tractor supply ones? I might just have to wait till next week when they restock.

 

[wendymac]

That's the other problem with TSC cages...they never have enough of anything. Your best bet would be to talk to them and order them. They'll call you when they come in. We have 2 stores...same distance away, but opposite ends of the map. LOL I am always running between the two, gathering up leg kits here, trays there, etc. I need 4 more (forgot I need to wean the two litters soon, so need a cage for each of the does). I'll order them today, and they'll definitely be here in time for weaning.

I don't know for sure if other kits will fit. I think it depends on the spacing of the wire...which, I would think, is pretty much standard?

 

[majorv]

I don't have any experience with TSC cages but I have one set up stacking cages from KW Cages and one from Bass, both the same size. There is just enough difference in where the vertical legs go that I can't stack one on top of the other and have it mate properly.

 

[wendymac]

Vicki, are they both similar in quality of wire, legs, etc? I thought the ones at KW Cages looked to be made of a cheaper wire (like the TSC cages) and the Bass more heavy-duty. Or are they both the same?